"Shane, you're in charge this weekend," Nate told his best friend. It was Caitlyn and Nate's anniversary weekend and they were going on their annual weekend trip. Every year it still shocked Nate to hear those words coming out of his mouth.
"Don't worry. I have everything under control." Shane said, putting the last suitcase in the Black's car and shutting the trunk and picking up 6 year old Lauriana.
"Remember the last time you said?" Nate asked, giving Shane a pointed look.
*Flashback*
"Don't worry. I have everything under control." Shane said, shutting the truck of the car and picking up 4 year old Zachary.
"Remember the last time you said that?" Nate asked, giving Shane a pointed look.
*Flashback within a flashback*
"You two kids have fun. I am fully capable of watching your four kids." Shane said, picking up 6 year old Sarah.
"Remember the last time you said that?" Nate asked giving Shane a pointed look.
*Flashback within a flashback within a flashback*
"Have fun on your honeymoon. I can take care of everything." Shane said, shutting the trunk.
"Okay. If anything happens, call us and we'll come right home."
"Will do."
(Three days later)
Nate and Caitlyn slowly got out of their car and gasped. Their front lawn was trashed. And so was Shane.
*End flashback within a flashback within a flashback*
"It's going to be different this time. You have four kids now so I won't be really bored. Therefore, I will have no reason to throw parties everynight."
(Three days later)
Nate and Caitlyn slowly got out of their car and walked into the house to find it trashed, the kids running around, and Shane curled up on the floor crying.
*End flashback within a flashback*
Nate and Shane shook their heads.
"I have Sarah to help me. And Zachary, here, is the only little one. And plus, Mitchie will be here to help me with all of them." Shane explained.
"If you need us, the number is on the refrigerator." Nate explained.
(Three days later)
Nate and Caitlyn got out of the car and gasped. They quickly ran inside to find the house trashed as well. But this time, it was eerily quiet except for the crashing sounds coming from the back yard. They saw Shane breaking everything that Mitchie had ever given him. Turns out, that's when the private break up happened.
*End flashback*
Nate and Shane shook their heads, clearing the memory.
"It won't be like that. Mitchie won't be hare and Joseph, Justin, Sarah, Brandon, and Zachary are old enough to take care of themselves. And Sarah is going to be helping with Lauriana. You and Caity need a break from everything." Shane said opening the car door for Nate.
"You know where the number is, right?" Nate asked before getting in.
"Yes." Shane responded, pushing Nate into the car and shutting the door.
(Three days later)
The car pulled to a stop and Nate and Caitlyn got out. They listened and watched for any signs of destruction. Not hearing anything, they got worried and cautiously walked into the house. The first floor was perfectly clean.
"Maybe he has matured a little." Nate said, taking Caitlyn's coat from her and going to the closet.
"Maybe. But it seems a little too quiet." Caitlyn said, opening the coat closet for her husband. Once the door opened, a tower of junk fell out of the closet.
"SHANE!" Nate yelled, helping his wife up. There was no response. A crash was heard from the dining room. The couple quickly ran into the room and found the chandelier smashed, pieces of it on the table and floor.
"SHANE!" Caitlyn screamed. When there was no response, they searched the house, finding him nowhere and telling their kids there was going to be a family meeting later. The couple met back in the foyer.
"At least he's learned something." Nate said, optimistically.
"Oh yeah? And what would that be?" Caitlyn asked, raising an eyebrow.
"To hide his mess and leave." Nate responded laughing, causing his wife to join him.
"Why didn't we just ask Jason to stay here again?" Nate asked.
"Because he and Tess were going to a divorced couples retreat." Caitlyn replied.
Suddenly, the back door opened and the two went to see who it was. Walking into the kitchen, they were met with Shane trying to sneak out of the house.
"Hey guys. Have a good weekend?" Shane said upon seeing them.
"Shane!" Caitlyn growled.
Nate slowly backed away, muttering something about checking with the kids on what had gone on. He quickly bolted up the stairs.
"You see, what had happened was…" was the last thing he stuck around to hear Shane say.
"What's happening dad?" Justin asked as Nate walked into the upstairs family room where the kids were sitting.
"Nothing. Your mother is just about to kill your Uncle Shane." Nate replied casually. The four oldest children just shook their heads and laughed. After all, they did tell Shane that throwing that party was a bad idea.